Only 3 more days ’till Thanksgiving! Today’s side dish: the classic Sweet Potato Casserole, made over. Depending on how you make it, sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving classic that can be healthy or …. anything but! Our 5-ingredient version has all the flavor, but a fraction of the fat. Plus, get easy add-on ideas to make it your own.

Egg
An egg helps bind the casserole together, and adds some healthy protein.

Light Brown Sugar
A touch of sweetness enhances the natural sugars in the potatoes. Mix it into the filling and the topping for a taste in every bite.

Cinnamon
Toasty cinnamon is the only spice you need – it warms up the entire dish and makes it scream Thanksgiving.

Pecans
Pecans add texture, crunch, and a dose of healthy-healthy fats. Their buttery flavor is the perfect way to top off this casserole.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. Using a fork, poke a few holes into the sweet potatoes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until very tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skin and transfer flesh to a large bowl. Add egg, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of each cinnamon, salt and pepper; mix well using a fork or a potato masher. Place the potato mixture in a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray and spread out in an even layer. In a small bowl combine, pecans, remaining brown sugar and cinnamon and an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle topping over potatoes and bake for 40 minutes.

Time-Saving Tip: Roast and peel potatoes up to 24 hours ahead. Reheat slightly in the microwave before making the casserole.